Malibu is a world-renowned coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, where the Santa Monica Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Stretching across approximately 21 miles of coastline, Malibu is celebrated for its beaches, rugged canyons, dramatic cliffs, natural beauty, and relaxed Southern California lifestyle.
Life in Malibu follows the rhythm of the coast. Mornings begin with surfers entering the water at first light, afternoons unfold along scenic trails and sandy beaches, and evenings bring Pacific sunsets across the horizon. Despite its international reputation, Malibu retains a peaceful, rural character shaped by nature and a strong connection to the ocean.
Malibu real estate includes oceanfront homes, gated estates, contemporary architectural residences, equestrian properties, canyon retreats, and hillside homes with panoramic views. Each neighborhood offers a distinct experience, from the privacy of Malibu Colony and Carbon Beach to the coastal lifestyle of Point Dume, Broad Beach, Malibu Road, Serra Retreat, Encinal Bluffs, and Malibu Country Estates.
Residents enjoy access to celebrated beaches, surfing, hiking, local markets, restaurants, boutiques, cultural destinations, and outdoor recreation. Pacific Coast Highway connects Malibu’s coastal neighborhoods, while Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Dume Road, and Topanga Canyon provide routes through the mountains to Calabasas, the Conejo Valley, and Los Angeles.
For buyers searching for Malibu luxury real estate, the city offers an extraordinary range of beachfront homes, ocean-view estates, private retreats, and architecturally significant properties. Malibu is more than a destination. It is a distinctive way of life shaped by the mountains, the ocean, and the beauty of the California coast.
17,372 people live in Malibu, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $117,637. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Malibu, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rancho Escondido, Nesse Foods, and Malibu Organic Lemon Company.
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Malibu has 6,119 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Malibu do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,372 people call Malibu home. The population density is 707 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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